Soft tissue sarcoma cancer
The type of soft tissue sarcoma you have is important. Knowing this helps your doctor decide which treatment you need.
Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in the connective and supporting tissues in the body. These include:
fat
muscle
blood vessels
deep skin tissues
nerves
tendons and ligaments
the tissues around the joints
There are many different types of soft tissue sarcomas. Many are very rare. Below are some of the more common types.
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDC sarcoma) is a very rare type of sarcoma. Some of its symptoms, such as painless swollen , are like that of . Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer.
Doctors treat FDC sarcoma as a soft tissue sarcoma. FDC sarcoma develops from specialised cells in the lymph nodes. The lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, which helps to fight infection.
Last reviewed: 15 Aug 2024
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Staging means how big the cancer is and whether it has spread. Grading means how abnormal the cancer cells look under a microscope.
The main treatment for soft tissue sarcoma is surgery. You may also have radiotherapy treatment to reduce the symptoms and help you feel better. A team of doctors and other professionals discuss the best treatment and care for you.
You usually start by seeing your GP. They will examine you and might refer you for tests or to a specialist.
There are things you can do and people who can help you to cope with a diagnosis of soft tissue sarcoma.
Survival depends on many factors including the stage and type of your cancer. Find our the survival information for soft tissue sarcoma.
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